ENGINE-
Type- 327 cubic inch V-8, 427 cubic inch V-8 optional
Horsepower- 300@5000rpm standard, L79- 350, L39-390, L72- 425
Compression Ratio- 10.5 to 1
Carburetor- four barrel,
TRANSMISSION- 3 speed manual standard, 4 speed manual and
2 speed auto optional
SHIPPING WEIGHT- 2945 lbs (coupe) 2960 (convertible)
PRODUCTION TOTAL- 27,720 (9958 coupes) (17,762 convertibles)
FACTORY PRICE- $4295 (coupe) $4084 (convertible)
CHASSIS DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase- 98 inches
Overall length- 175.2 inches
Front tread- 56.8 inches
Rear tread- 57.6 inches
Tires- 7.75X15
1966 CORVETTE OPTIONS
Automatic Transmission ($194.85)
4 speed manual transmission ($184) close ratio ($237)
350 horsepower L79 ($105)
390 horsepower L39 427 cubic inch ($181.20)
425 horsepower L72 427 cubic inch big block ($312)
Posi-traction ($42.15)
Heavy duty brakes ($36.90)
Off-road exhaust ($36.90)
Side mounted exhaust ($131.65)
Special suspension package ($342.30)
Transistor ignition system ($73.75)
36 gallon fuel tank (coupe only) ($198.05)
Power brakes ($43.05)
Power steering ($94.80)
Air conditioning ($412.90)
Aluminum wheels ($326)
Detachable hardtop ($231.75)
AM/FM radio ($199.10)
Teakwood steering wheel ($48.45)
Telescoping steering wheel ($42.15)
Tinted windshield ($10.55) Tinted glass ($15.80)
Leather seat trim ($79)
Whitewall tires ($31.30)
Goldwall tires ($46.55)
Traffic hazard lamp switch ($11.60)
Headrests ($42.15)
Shoulder harness ($26.35)
Power windows ($59.20)
HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES- An eggcrate grill, ribbed rocker panel molding, chrome plated
exhaust bezels, spoke style wheel covers, vinyl covered headliner and the elimination of
roof vents serparated the '66 from the '65. Those equipped with the new, awesome 427 came
with a power bulge in the hood. Ten lacquer choices were offered for the exterior: Black,
white, Nassau Blue, Laguna Blue, Trophy Blue, red, green, maron, yellow and silver. The
big block was bumped up to 427 cubic inches this year rated at 390 and 425 horsepower.
Only 2% were sold this year with 3 speed manuals. 89.3% came with a 4-speed, 13.2% had a
tilt steering wheel and 20.2% came with power steering. An L72 eqipped Vette would reach
100 miles per hour in an amazing 12.9 seconds.